Watch the ZOOM cast find out how many balloons filled with air and then with water are required to support the weight of a cast member.
In this video segment, members of the ZOOM cast experiment by bending and folding sheets of paper into various shapes to see which shape will support the weight of a heavy book.
In this video segment from ZOOM, Hillary, from Randolph, MA, takes us on a tour of the columns in her neighborhood.
This article lists common misconceptions about light, heat, and the sun. It provides formative assessment probes and information about teaching for conceptual change.
Students will learn about different types communication including communication online. They will learn about how people share through social media and what types of information they should keep private. The lesson includes an article for students to read and a video to watch.
In this video segment adapted from ZOOM, two solar cookers are tested against a control to see which can cook a "s'more" faster.
The author explains heat transfer and how it applies to living in extremely cold environments.
This video from NASA features the Cosmic Origin Spectrograph (COS), which allows scientists to use spectrographic analysis to assess the composition of intergalactic material.
This article introduces a free online collection of images, video clips, and animations that teachers can use in creating resources for use with students. The four steps in creating a video clip, an animation, or other resource are presented.
In this step-by-step tutorial video, Jami will teach you how to easily convert your existing lessons and resources into interactive Nearpods that can enhance your students’ learning experience.
In this eMedia Update, Katie Blunt will teach us how to create student-facing materials using the open author tool. These resources can range from classroom activities to videos!
This article discusses the importance of student feedback in creating a respectful, equitable classroom.
In this eMedia update, Katie Blunt teaches us how to remix templates! Remixing means that you can find a resource you like and edit it to fit your classroom. Create your perfect lesson today!
Katie Blunt is back to teach us how to create your own Open Educational Resource through eMedia. These resources are easy to create, share and remix. Start building your resource today!
In this eMedia Update, Katie Blunt teaches us how to submit a web resource to eMedia. Web resources can be aligned to Utah curriculum standards but must be openly licensed.
This article provides an overview of culturally responsive teaching and highlights resources for more information.
In this interactive activity from the Building Big Web site, investigate dams in distress and decide if they should be repaired, removed, or left alone.
This informational text introduce students to the life cycle and migration of the sanderling, a bird that winters on beaches in the Southern United States and South America but breeds in the Arctic during the summer months. The text is written at a grade four through grade five reading level. This is a PDF containing the informational text and a glossary.
In this video segment from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad designs an invention that will help them cross a swamp and also reach the top of a tall cliff.
In this video segment adapted from ZOOM, cast members design and build door alarms using a variety of materials, including aluminum foil, batteries, and buzzers.